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Detroit OKs West Village multifamily project with conditions
The city's Historic District Commission has green-lit The Coe at West Village Phase II, with conditions on potential house relocation and design changes.
Expansion of prevailing wage to off-site ‘bespoke’ fabrication | Opinion
Starting July 1, 2026, contractors that work on public works projects in Oregon will now be required to pay prevailing wage for certain off-site bespoke work.
Prosper Portland seeks CM/GC for Lloyd District food hall
A request for proposals will be issued next month for a construction manager/general contractor to take on the project near the Oregon Convention Center.
Michael Nagy | Guardian
Guardian welcomes Michael Nagy as senior vice president of development. He will lead the firm's development platform.
Building Blocks: 73Foster
The 64-unit affordable housing complex in Southeast Portland will serve people living with physical and intellectual disabilities, as well as other low-income households.
Why the superintendent role is more demanding than ever | Opinion
Today鈥檚 superintendents are expected to balance technical execution with leadership responsibilities extending well beyond day-to-day field operations.
$600M Moda Center renovation sought to keep Trail Blazers
Oregon lawmakers and others are pushing for substantial arena upgrades to keep the Trail Blazers in Portland and protect jobs, events and economic impact.
Howard S Wright: Earl Boyles Elementary School for David Douglas School District
The project consists of a voluntary set of upgrades to the existing Elementary School as part of the November 2022 Bond Measure.
Howard S Wright: Earl Boyles Elementary School for David Douglas School District
The project consists of a voluntary set of upgrades to the existing Elementary School as part of the November 2022 Bond Measure.
Public involvement at risk in housing-related reviews | Opinion
Under the proposed House Bill 4037, cities are prohibited from providing any participatory protections when making so-called 鈥渃lear and objective decisions鈥� about housing.
Mixed-use building proposal in Portland land use review intakes | Feb. 9, 2026
Early assistance is being sought for a project to construct on North Williams Avenue a building with 36,400 gross square feet.
News
- $960,000 office renovation in Portland building permits | Aug. 10, 2026
- Two projects in historic districts in Portland land use review intakes | Aug. 10, 2026
- Multnomah County commits up to $101.6M for Moda Center
- Portland code changes to take effect in November
- Los Colibris project approved for Portland’s OMSI District
- Pacific Northwest projects totaling $9.9 million in top bidders | Aug. 7, 2026
- Oregon opens infrastructure grant program
- Ex-TV host claps back at Detroit officials in blight case
- 31-unit multifamily project in Portland land use review intakes | Aug. 3, 2026
- $2.4 million office renovation in Portland building permits | Aug. 3, 2026
- Transportation commission weighs ODOT budget cuts
- Lam Research planning $1.7 billion investment in Tualatin
Commentary
- Beware of when the debt collector comes calling | Opinion
- Assembly of a future workforce begins with an invitation | Opinion
- Beware of overlooking legal requirements for remote workers | Opinion
- Become a critical thinker and transform a workplace | Opinion
- Managing construction risks with international suppliers | Opinion
- A rally with many engines: the lesson of 2026’s first half | Opinion
- Oregon housing challenges persist despite sound and fury | Opinion
- When does an employee’s bullying become harassment? | Opinion
- Ditch disorganization 鈥� the cost of deferred decisions | Opinion
- Consider 10 common risks for healthcare construction projects | Opinion
- Clarifying the reach of a law regarding prevailing wage | Opinion
- Adjust to legal changes now to ensure compliance later | Opinion
